Bryn Mawr Film Institute Bryn Mawr, PA
Joel Fish
Director, Center for Sport Psychology
andPolina Kozitskiy
Coach, Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy
Over the Limit— The psychology of elite athleticism
Program Description
Polina Kozitskiy, coach at the Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy, opens the program with a rhythmic gymnastics demonstration. After the screening, she’s joined by sports psychologist Dr. Joel Fish for a talk and Q&A.
Presented At
Bryn Mawr Film Institute Bryn Mawr, PA
Film Synopsis
Russian rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun struggles to withstand her grueling regimen and the harsh verbal treatment of her coaches as she prepares for the 2016 Olympic Games.
“You're not a human being, you're an athlete.” Russian rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun strains against exhaustion, family tragedy, and the lacerating critique of her coaches as she prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Exquisitely filmed, this gripping documentary explores the extremes of elite athleticism, contrasting Mamun's astonishing grace with the physical and psychological intensity of her training regimen.